Because in solution sulfuric acid disassociates 100%. ( twice,Under certain circumstances, but we will limit ourselves to the first disassociation only )
H2SO4
Disassociates in solution to become,
H +
and
HSO4 -
which conducts electricity due to the charge variance.
HCl, which is hydrochloric acid, is a weak conductor of electricity in comparison to strong acids like sulfuric acid or hydrochloric acid. When dissolved in water, HCl partially dissociates into hydrogen ions and chloride ions, allowing it to conduct electricity to some extent.
Another Answer referring to this as H2S is wrong. H2S is di-hydrogen sulfide {-ide means just two elements are in the molecule}. All sulfuric acids have Hydrogen associated - as in H2SO4 - sulfuric acid. It is a very strong Acid. Acids require Oxygen.
Hydrochloric acid itself is a poor conductor of electricity because it does not dissociate into ions in its pure form. However, when hydrochloric acid is dissolved in water, it forms ions that can conduct electricity.
Phosphoric acid is a weak conductor of electricity as it is a weak acid. It can conduct electricity to a limited extent due to the presence of ions in solution, but it is not as efficient as strong acids or salts.
Water breaks down to form hydrogen and oxygen when electricity is passed through it. Water is a bad conductor of electricity, so it is mixed with sulphuric acid or caustic soda to make it a good conductor of electricity.
HCl, which is hydrochloric acid, is a weak conductor of electricity in comparison to strong acids like sulfuric acid or hydrochloric acid. When dissolved in water, HCl partially dissociates into hydrogen ions and chloride ions, allowing it to conduct electricity to some extent.
A dilute solution of sulfuric acid (<50%) is a very good conductor. This is because it produces ions in the water that carry the electricity. Concentrated solutions of solutions of sulfuric acid do not conduct electricity well. Sulfuric acid has a hard time making ions with itself (it does not make H3SO4+). Since there is very little water in 99% sulfuric acid, it does not have a lot of ions to conduct electricity. Basically, sulfuric acid does not conduct electricity well because it is molecular, not ionic.
Yes. Sulfuric acid is a strong electrolyte.
Another Answer referring to this as H2S is wrong. H2S is di-hydrogen sulfide {-ide means just two elements are in the molecule}. All sulfuric acids have Hydrogen associated - as in H2SO4 - sulfuric acid. It is a very strong Acid. Acids require Oxygen.
Muriatic acid is an aqueous solution of HCl. Since this is a strong acid, and it ionizes 100% into H+ and Cl- ions, it would be a good conductor of electricity, i.e. it is a strong electrolyte.
Yes, that is why it is used in car batteries.
The worst conductor of electricity is pure distilled water. Water, being a nearly universal solvent, typically has a good amount of soluble minerals (electrolytes) in it. It is these soluble materials in water that actually conduct electricity through the water. Generally speaking, a lead/acid battery will not work without the addition of sulfuric acid electrolytes to conduct the current between the cell plates.
Hydrochloric acid itself is a poor conductor of electricity because it does not dissociate into ions in its pure form. However, when hydrochloric acid is dissolved in water, it forms ions that can conduct electricity.
Phosphoric acid is a weak conductor of electricity as it is a weak acid. It can conduct electricity to a limited extent due to the presence of ions in solution, but it is not as efficient as strong acids or salts.
Water breaks down to form hydrogen and oxygen when electricity is passed through it. Water is a bad conductor of electricity, so it is mixed with sulphuric acid or caustic soda to make it a good conductor of electricity.
No, terylene is not a very good conductor of electricity.
Yes, iron is a good conductor of electricity.